Lattice Unveils PCI Express IP Cores for LatticeECP2M, LatticeSCM FPGAs
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced the availability of new PCI Express Intellectual Property (IP) cores in its ispLeverCORE(TM) portfolio. A new PCI Express core optimized for the newly announced LatticeECP2M(TM) low-cost FPGA family implements a single-chip PCI Express x1 endpoint solution with integrated SERDES that is ideal for high-volume, low-cost and limited form-factor applications. New PCI Express x1 and x4 cores also are available for the LatticeSCM(TM) FPGA family, which are suitable for system applications requiring the highest integration and performance. The IP cores are available within the IPexpress(TM) flow supported by Lattice’s ispLEVER(R) 6.0 Service Pack 1, or later, design tool suite.

Command and Control in C3D Demonstration Includes Quantum3D Technology
CG2, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Quantum3D, Inc., announced today that software developed under a Phase II contract from the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), Ft. Monmouth, NJ, under the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program is being employed in the fall Air Assault Expeditionary Force (AAEF) C4ISR On-The-Move experiment at Ft. Benning, GA.

Ramtron to Showcase FRAM Technology at Electronica Show
Ramtron International Corporation (Nasdaq: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) and integrated semiconductor products, has announced that it will showcase its new FRAM-Enhanced(TM) FM3130 Processor Companion, two new 512-kilobit serial FRAM memory devices, the FM25L512 and FM24C512, as well as the FM20L08, a 1-megabit parallel FRAM device, at the Electronica 2006 Trade Fair (booth A5.321). Ramtron will also present at the show the VRS51L3074, the first FRAM-Enhanced(TM) 8051-based microcontroller. Electronica 2006 will take place from November 14 to 17 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.

TI’s Ultra Low-Power Programmable DSP Extends Battery Life
Continuing to drive innovation in low power audio/voice applications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) announced today the lowest-power addition to its line of ultra low-power programmable digital signal processors (DSPs). The new TMS320C5506 DSP requires just 0.12 mW of power in standby mode and includes other power-efficient features that make it the lowest-power processor in its class. A full 128 KB of on-chip memory makes for greater programming ease, and a full-speed USB 2.0 interface supplies cost-efficient wired connectivity. Among the many high-volume applications that can benefit from the C5506 DSP’s low-power, memory, connectivity and affordability are touch screen controllers, USB headsets, cordless phones and hands-free car phone kits.

Lattice Rolls Out ispClock5316S, ispClock5320S Clock Distribution ICs
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced it has expanded its ispClock(TM)5300S family of in-system programmable, zero-delay, single-ended clock buffer devices with the production release of the pin-compatible ispClock5316S (16-output) and the ispClock5320S (20-output) ICs. The E2CMOS(R)-based ispClock5300S device family now offers programmable clock skew, termination and interface standard support in a series of five devices with 4 to 20 outputs.

Xilinx Reduces Power, Extends Performance with XtremeDSP Development Tools
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced the immediate availability of version 8.2 of its XtremeDSP(TM) development tools. These tools consist of the System Generator for DSP and AccelDSP(TM), which feature optimized DSP support for Xilinx Virtex(TM)-5 LX and LXT, the industry’s only 65nm FPGAs. The new version of the software tools enable DSP system designers and algorithm developers, who are unfamiliar with FPGAs, to design, simulate and verify DSP systems, achieving up to 40 percent lower power, 10 percent higher DSP performance and significantly reduced area compared to previous generation Virtex-4 LX FPGAs.

Xilinx, AXIS Debut W-CDMA, WiMAX Integrated Radio Card Platform
Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX), the leading FPGA supplier to the wireless infrastructure market, and AXIS Network Technology today announced the immediate availability of CDRSX, a common digital radio system (CDRS) development platform that increases power amplifier (PA) efficiency and reduces capital and operating costs for W-CDMA and WiMAX base stations. The CDRSX development platform consists of the Xilinx W-CDMA and WiMAX digital front-end (DFE) reference designs and the flexible AXIS Virtex(TM)-based development board to provide a power efficient, quick time-to-market route from concept-to-production for wireless digital radio cards.

Microchip Rolls Out MPLAB REAL ICE Emulation System
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced the MPLAB(R) REAL ICE(TM) emulation system for the development of applications employing Microchip’s PIC(R) microcontrollers and dsPIC(R) Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). Addressing the need for increased controller memory speed and cable interconnection distances, the MPLAB REAL ICE emulation system offers low-cost, next-generation emulation support for Microchip’s high-speed microcontrollers and DSCs.

Advantech to Support ETX 3.0 Standard
The ETX(R) 3.0 standard initiated by Kontron is growing again. Advantech, one of the founding member of the original ETX standard, has agreed to support the ETX 3.0 upgrade and work with Kontron on the upcoming ETX 3.01 revision of the specification.

Intel Software Partner Program Upgrades Ardence to Associate Partner
Ardence, the global leader in developing software platforms for the on-demand world, today announced that its membership in the Intel(R) Software Partner Program has been upgraded to Associate Partner in recognition of ongoing commitment to developing and selling products based on Intel platforms.

TTM Technologies Acquires Tyco Printed Circuit Group
TTM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTMI), a leading manufacturer of time-critical and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), today announced completion of the acquisition of the Tyco Printed Circuit Group business unit from Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC; BSX: TYC). Tyco Printed Circuit Group is a leading producer of complex, high performance and specialty printed circuit boards and one of the major suppliers of military and aerospace PCBs in North America.

SEMI and SIA Create Nano U Program
SEMI and SIA announced details for the “Nano U” program to be held on October 31, 2006, immediately preceding SEMI NanoForum November 1-2, 2006 at the Marriott in San Jose, California. Designed to promote cooperation between academia and industry, the full-day session will feature professors from leading university nanotechnology centers discussing the latest research.

Blu-ray Disc Portfolio License Includes Sonic Patent
Sonic Solutions(R) (NASDAQ:SNIC), the leader in digital media software, announced that its US Patent 6,944,621 for dynamic content revision has been evaluated as essential to the Blu-ray Disc (BD) specification for BD players and optical media for the purpose of participating in a joint Blu-ray Disc(TM) Patent Portfolio License being facilitated by MPEG LA.

Semiconductor Test Consortium Encompasses Entire Test Process
The Semiconductor Test Consortium, Inc. (STC), the leading proponent of worldwide adoption of Open Architecture, announced an expansion in scope through a new initiative to enable development of automatic test equipment (ATE) peripheral interface standards. This new initiative will treat the ATE as a “black box,” enabling greater portability of test collateral through higher level abstraction of user programming, equipment integration, and device interconnect.

Kontron Introduces ThinkIO-P with Extended Temperature
Kontron debuted the Kontron ThinkIO-P. This most recent innovation from Kontron provides a greater heat range with less power consumption. According to industry standards, the typical temperature range for IPCs is 0 °C to + 55 °C. However, temperatures in many areas of use deviate considerably from this norm in both extremes.

Kontron Rolls Out 19-inch KISS-2U Industrial Silent Server
Kontron unveiled its Kontron Industrial Silent Server – 2U or KISS-2U that will be first presented at SPS/IPC/Drives show in Nuremberg, Germany. This latest addition to the KISS family of products offers a compact solution for harsh environments. Some of the features of the KISS-2U include an especially low installation height (88.90 mm), extremely quiet (< 35 dBA), scalable as desired, RoHS-compatible, long-term availability and ruggedized.

Kontron Creates First PIGMG 1.3-Compliant CPU Board
Kontron announced the availability of its new PICMG 1.3compliant- slot CPU board, the Kontron PCI-960, features Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor (up to T7600) and Mobile Intel 945G Express chipset. This latest advancement from Kontron, featuring Intel processors, provides faster processing in a compact form factor with minimal increase in power consumption.